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Carl A. Buck
Mar 20, 2015
Worcester Carl A. Buck, 63, passed away unexpectedly Friday, March 20, 2015 at his residence. He was born on March 6, 1953 in Stamford, NY; the son of Charles W. and Florence (Truax) Buck Sr. Carl was a lifelong resident and veteran of the US Army. He worked at Story House in Charlotteville for many years. After Story House closed...
William H. Roseboom
Mar 18, 2015
WALTON – William H. Roseboom, 73, passed away March 18, 2015 at Albany Medical Center. He was born May 12, 1941 in Macon, GA, the son of Stanley and Wanda (Kinnin) Roseboom. He is survived by his daughter, Catherine and her husband, Heath White of Rome; granddaughters, Olivia and Emily; a brother, Tom and Linda Roseboom of Schenevus; two sisters,...
Logan R. Piefer
Mar 15, 2015
ONEONTA - Logan Piefer, 11, beloved son of Robin and Andrew Piefer, passed away peacefully at his home in Oneonta, NY, on Sunday, March 15, 2015. Logan was born in Bryn Mawr, PA, on June 14, 2003. In spite of battling Hunter Syndrome his entire life, he was full of joy and laughter and brought both to all those who...
Lois C. Will
Mar 15, 2015
Lois C. Will of Oneonta, NY passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 15, 2015, in the company of her family. She was born in Geneva, NY in 1920, the daughter of Harry and Dora Breuer Clise. She was preceded in death by her husband, Emery Will; her daughter, Barbara Will; her sisters, Elizabeth Franzblau and Hellen Clise, and a brother,...
Alice Thorkelsen
Mar 13, 2015
Alice Thorkelsen, 92, of Deer Park, died March 13, 2015; beloved wife of the late Ivar; loving mother of Janice Thorkelsen, Joanne Coppola (Albert), Judith Scheiner (Charles); cherished grandmother of James, Kristin, Scott, Andrew and Matthew; great-grandmother of nine; beloved sister of Evelyn Oberg, Edna McGrath and the late Virginia Murray; and nieces, nephews, family and loving friends. The memorial...
Frances Stevens
Mar 12, 2015
Worcester NY- Frances Stevens, 76, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2015 at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown, NY from congestive heart failure. She was born on July 6, 1938, in Worcester, NY, the daughter of Charles and Ada Bell (Burton) Morell. She married Howard "Ike" George Stevens II on November 22,1953, in Worcester. He predeceased her on August 12,...
Kathryn Griffin Friery
Mar 12, 2015
Kathryn Friery of The Clara Welch Thanksgiving Home, Cooperstown, NY, St. James Manor, Oneonta, NY, East Lake Rd., Cooperstown, NY and Jupiter, FL passed away on Thursday, March 22, 2015. She is survived by her sons, James M. Friery, Jr. and Mark S. Friery, daughter-in-law, Kelly McKinley Friery; grandchildren, Katherine Crozer, Kara Balliet, James B. Friery, Jonathan M. Friery and...
Arthur "Artie" Spranger
Mar 4, 2015
Oneonta - Arthur "Artie" Spranger, 78, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2015 at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown. Artie was born on March 16, 1936 in Union City, NJ, the son of the late Henry and Grace (Lawrence) Spranger. He married Elanor J. Cohn on October 13, 1962 at the Schenevus Baptist Church. Artie worked for Wightman Lumber for over...
Mary J. Nesbitt
Feb 21, 2015
ONEONTA – Mary J. Nesbitt, 96, passed away February 21, 2015 at the Focus Nursing and Rehabilitation at Otsego. She was born December 17, 1918 in Oneonta, the daughter of Benjamin Murley Johns Jr. and Mary Louise (Powell) Johns. Mary graduated from Westtown School in Westtown, PA and attended American University, Washington, DC. She married Clarence "Gus" Munson Nesbitt in...
Robert "Tricky" F. Dixon
Feb 20, 2015
SCHENEVUS – Robert Floyd Dixon "Tricky", 65, passed away peacefully at home on February 20, 2015. He was born January 21, 1950 in Binghamton, the son of Robert Palmer and Beth Joyce (Stiles) Dixon. Tricky loved his muscle cars, tractors and 4-wheelers. He has worked for General Electric, Lane Way in Oneonta, construction in Florida and currently was the care...
Wyatt J. Peeters
Feb 12, 2015
WESTFORD – Wyatt J. Peeters was born January 19, 2015 in Albany, the son of Jeffrey M. and Molly K. (McGuire) Peeters. Wyatt spent 24 precious days with his loving family and friends. He was called to Heaven on February 12, 2015 he was with his parents and his sister, Katherine. Wyatt's family would like to extend a heartfelt thank...
Louie S. Barnes
Feb 10, 2015
MT. VISION – Louie S. Barnes, 63, died Tuesday, February 10, 2015 at his home with his loving wife by his side. Louie was a member of Church of Christ in Cooperstown and Numismatic Club in Oneonta. He worked for State University at Oneonta for 39 years. Louie loved farming with his sons and grandsons. He and his granddaughter loved...
Margaret (Peg) Stiefel
Feb 5, 2015
ONEONTA – Margaret (Peg) Stiefel, died Thursday, February 5, 2015. She was born June 4, 1929 in Oneonta, the daughter of Raymond and Margaret (Weatherly) Jordan. She was raised by her beloved grandparents, George and Nellie Weatherly of Morris. Mrs. Stiefel married Donald R. Stiefel on September 19, 1946 in Zion Episcopal Church in Morris. They recently celebrated their 68th...
Gladys H. Lawson
Feb 1, 2015
ONEONTA – Gladys H. Lawson, 87, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 1, 2015 at the Focus Nursing and Rehabilitation at Otsego. She was born June 19, 1927 in Patchogue, the daughter of Charles and Agnes (Siska) Hrabak. She graduated from Milford Central School in 1944. At her graduation, Gladys' commencement speech was entitled "France Fights On". Gladys married Robert...
George S. Graves Iii
Jan 26, 2015
SCHENEVUS – George S. Graves III, 66, passed away January 26, 2014 unexpectedly at home. He was born September 26, 1948 in Cooperstown, the son of George S. Graves Jr. and Ruth Ann (Richter) Graves. George moved from Westford when he was a young child to Schenevus, where he remained. He graduated from Schenevus Central School and SUNY Alfred College...
Durward "Duke" P. Thayer
Jan 18, 2015
ONEONTA – Durward "Duke" P. Thayer, 83, passed away at home unexpectedly on Sunday, January 18, 2015. He was born December 14, 1931 in Cooperstown, the son of Harry and Maude (Scheneceder) Thayer. Duke served in the United State Army, during the Korean conflict, and was honorable discharged as a decorated combat veteran, receiving the Purple Heart. He married Audrey...
George Marcus
Jan 15, 2015
STAMFORD – George Marcus, 90, passed peacefully at home on January 15, 2015. He was born on September 21, 1924, in Plainfield, New Jersey, to Abraham Marcus and Dora Eisenberg Marcus. He married Peggy Schiffman in 1947, having met her at Cornell University where he received undergraduate and law degrees. Prior to attending Cornell, he enlisted in the Army Air...
Janie D. Nasierowski
Jan 14, 2015
Schenevus Janie D. Nasierowski, 93, passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at the Focus Rehabilitation and Nursing Home. She was born on April 4, 1921 in Stone Ridge, NY; the daughter of Andrew and Hulda (Sherman) DePuy. Janie married Ted Nasierowski on December 6, 1958 in Spring Valley, NY. She was a member of the Schenevus Methodist Church. Janie is...
Charles W. Buck, Jr.
Jan 9, 2015
DECATUR - Charles W. Buck JR., 66, passed away peacefully at home on January 9, 2015. He was born on December 12th, 1948 to Florence and Charles Buck Sr. Charlie was a veteran serving during the Vietnam War and a longtime resident of Decatur. He was predeceased by his wife, Candy. He is survived by his son, Brian and wife,...
John E. Downin
Jan 8, 2015
ONEONTA – John E. Downin, 83, passed away Thursday, January 8, 2015 at A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital in Oneonta. He was born July 27, 1931 in Sidney Center, the son of Harry and Ruth (Dodge) Downin. John served in the United States Army during the Korean conflict and obtained the rank of Sergeant. John married Lois H. Riese. He worked...
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